Telework, the practice of working remotely using informational technology, has an important and growing role in the workplace, and has a significant impact on the health, safety and wellbeing of workers. This brief provides information about the health impact of teleworking on health and guidance on how to organize telework to protect and promote physical and mental health and social wellbeing of workers.
Acknowledgements -- Key messages -- Overview -- Health impact of telework -- Protecting and promoting health, safety and well-being while teleworking -- Roles and responsibilities of employers, workers and governments -- Roles of occupational health services -- Conclusion -- References -- Annex: Methods.

v, 22 p. : ill., graphs

Includes bibliographical references (p. 17-21).

9789240040977
9789240040984 (eISBN)